Author: sandyneil
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Fort William hosts Scottish Rural & Islands Parliament
The Scottish Rural & Islands Parliament returned for its fifth edition, with three days of discussions with communities across Scotland, hosted at the Nevis Centre in Fort William from November 1-3. The Scottish Rural & Islands Parliament (SRIP) is an assembly that brings together individuals, community members, businesses, and organisations interested in rural and island…
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Remembrance Day in Fort William and Spean Bridge
Details have been released of the Remembrance Day Services in Fort William and Spean Bridge on Sunday November 12. In Fort William, units will form up in the Viewforth Car Park at 10.30am, for the parade shun at 10.45am, and march off at 10.50am up the High Street to the War Memorial opposite Duncansburgh Macintosh…
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Spotlight on human rights in the Highlands and Islands
The Scottish Human Rights Commission has launched a project to find out how human rights are being experienced across the Highlands and Islands, and is seeking views in the Outer Hebrides, Skye, and Argyll and Bute this week
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‘Spooktacular’ fun for Hallowe’en
Witches, zombies, terrifying clowns, a mangled rabbit and, er, a banana, Yoda and Super Mario – Hallowe’en costume parties at Rockfield and St Columba’s Primary Schools had it all
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Boom year for Oban fireworks
Saturday November 4 saw one of the most impressive fireworks displays seen in Oban for many years
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CalMac hires MV Alfred for further six months
The MV Alfred will continue to operate on the Clyde and Hebrides Ferry Services network for an additional six months
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Delivery driver in bid to avoid more bites before he retires
After years of dealing with aggressive pet dogs, an Argyll delivery driver is taking action to try to avoid being bitten again before he retires. Gordon Chalmers, 67, lives in Tobermory and delivers parcels on the isle of Mull. At first glance, nobody would guess his job could be dangerous. But Gordon and his wife Helen, 57,…
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Sextortion scam concerns
Fears over a spate of ‘sextortion’ scams in Bute and Cowal have been revealed by police in a report to a council committee
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Crofters appoint new CEO from Taynuilt
The Crofting Commission has appointed Gary Campbell as its new chief executive
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The harp’s delight
Magic often happens at the Mòd, and the ‘clàrsach intermediate 2 for grades 3-4’ was one of those moments